Chapter 137 The Young Master is in Trouble
After hearing this, Lu Jingyu said softly, "Go to sleep. I will continue to follow up on this matter. You don't have to worry about it. It's best to pretend that you know nothing."
Gu Qingning knew that pretending to know nothing was a form of protection for her.
She was also very sleepy, so she hummed, snuggled in Lu Jingyu's warm embrace, and soon fell asleep.
But it's a pity for a certain hot-blooded young master.
I have a beautiful woman in my arms, but I can't do anything.
I had no choice but to kiss her face gently, pull the quilt, and try to fall asleep.
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After two assassination attempts on His Majesty, everyone was in a panic, and some even suggested returning to the capital early.
Emperor Minghe himself was very calm and composed.
"It would be a good thing if we could lure them out. They have been attacking us again and again, so I'm afraid they won't give up."
Qin Xuanlang, who was standing below, was stunned. Was his father planning to attribute the two assassinations to one person?
Emperor Minghe's eyes swept across his son and finally fell on Lu Jingyu.
"Jing Yu, you have done a great job in protecting the emperor this time. What reward do you want?"
Everyone, including Qin Xuanlang, looked at Lu Jingyu.
This achievement is real, because Lu Jingyu saved Emperor Minghe twice.
One time was when I encountered a tiger in the forest.
Another time, late at night, who would have known that Emperor Minghe, who was supposed to be with his concubines, would actually be with Lu Jingyu.
I guess the killer didn't figure it out.
This allowed Lu Jingyu to come to the rescue for the second time.
Now Lu Jingyu is already a first-rank military commander, and will soon inherit the title of Duke of Qin. Under such circumstances, if he is promoted again...
Wouldn't that mean he would be conferred the title of a king of a different surname?
Qin Xuanlang was already afraid of Lu Jingyu, and when he thought of this, he could hardly hide the shock in his eyes!
A big tree attracts the wind.
Lu Jingyu, who was being watched by everyone, understood this truth very well.
If he dared to ask for more, Emperor Minghe, who had always trusted him, would begin to be wary of him.
Serving the emperor is like serving a tiger, it has always been so.
Lu Jingyu knelt on the ground and bowed.
"Your Majesty, you have given me so much. It is my duty to save you. But if you insist on giving me a reward, then give it to my wife."
Ask for a reward from his wife?
There was a hint of laughter in Emperor Minghe's eyes.
He did say before that he wanted to compensate Gu Qingning, but he didn't expect that Jing Yu knew he wanted it after he didn't take any action?
Never mind, it’s what I should do.
Emperor Minghe: "What do you want to ask for the Gu family?"
Gu is already a third-rank lady with a royal title. Could it be that she wants to upgrade her title to a higher rank?
Lu Jingyu: "My wife has been lonely since she was a child, and later she had to live under someone else's roof. Her family members are not close to her, and she has met the wrong person. This really makes me feel distressed."
Marquis Guangping was still standing below. When he heard Lu Jingyu's words, the corners of his mouth twitched.
The relatives are not close to each other? The person you met is not the right one?
You might as well just say the name of our Guangping Marquis Mansion!
Of course, Marquis Guangping dared not speak out and could only complain in his heart.
However, Your Majesty will not punish him for such a small matter.
Emperor Minghe glanced at Marquis Guangping and said in a deep voice, "No matter what, it is because of them that you and Gu have this happy marriage."
Lu Jingyu: "Your Majesty is right, so I don't want to talk about the past anymore. Now I only have one wish, I hope Your Majesty will allow Concubine Rou to adopt Qing Ning as her adopted daughter, so that she can have a family and no one will hurt her as a helpless orphan anymore."
Even if she is an adopted daughter, Gu Qingning's future status, even if not as high as that of a princess, will be the same as that of a county lady!
Moreover, isn’t Concubine Rou’s adopted daughter also Emperor Minghe’s adopted daughter?
Everyone present sighed, especially Marquis Guangping, whose face turned black.
Some ministers also trembled and said, "Isn't this against the rules? After all, Concubine Rou has a daughter."
Concubine Rou seems to be non-competitive, but the maternal family behind her is the maternal family of the late queen!
If Gu really acknowledged Concubine Rou as her adoptive mother, then who would dare to laugh at Gu for being an orphan of a merchant family with no one to support her?
Lu Jingyu looked at the ministers who thought this was against the rules and asked:
"Do you think that His Majesty's life is not as important as this?"
The minister immediately shut up.
Can you please shut up?
That was the merit of saving the emperor, twice!
Not to mention letting Gu become Concubine Rou's adopted daughter, even letting Lu Jingyu marry a princess would be an easy matter.
Of course, once Emperor Minghe agreed to this recognition of relatives, Lu Jingyu would be equivalent to marrying a "princess".
Emperor Minghe had no reason to disagree.
But he still hesitated for a moment, "I have to ask Concubine Rou for her opinion on this matter. I have no objection."
In fact, this is almost correct.
Lu Jingyu bowed and said, "On behalf of my wife, I thank Your Majesty."
After all, it was a period of recuperation, and soon Emperor Minghe asked everyone else to leave, leaving only Lu Jingyu.
Because Concubine Xuan Rou needs to discuss this matter.
Qin Xuanlang was heavy-hearted when he left.
The second wave of assassinations were not sent by him.
In other words, there are still people in the court who are eyeing the throne.
So who could it be?
Besides, he was still very interested in Gu Qingning.
She was a very intelligent woman who knew how to lie dormant, just like him.
Unexpectedly, Lu Jingyu cared about her so much?
However, the one with the most complicated feelings was Marquis Guangping.
The orphan girl who was once looked down upon and bullied by the Guangping Marquis Mansion is about to become the adopted daughter of Concubine Rou?
At this time, in the inner room, light smoke was curling up from the incense burner.
Emperor Minghe leaned back and shook his head helplessly.
"I thought you would ask for a higher-ranking imperial consort for Gu Qingning."
Lu Jingyu had already picked up a chair and sat down.
The wound on his abdomen was very large, and he listened to Gu Qingning and continued to pretend to be weak.
Even Emperor Minghe did not reveal this.
"The honor bestowed by the title of Lady of Imperial Concubine will also be brought to her husband's family. However, I want to seek an honor for her."
Not anyone's wife.
But it was Gu Qingning herself.
Emperor Minghe was stunned for a moment. He was very surprised. "You actually care so much about Gu Qingning? It seems that the ridiculous marriage exchange at the Duke's Mansion last time actually found you the right wife."
Lu Jingyu nodded seriously, "Well, I have already thanked my second brother and his wife."
Emperor Minghe laughed so hard that tears came out of his eyes.
"You, you, forget it. It wasn't easy for Gu Qingning either. You should treat her well in the future. When Concubine Rou comes later, if she hesitates, I will help you convince her. In addition, I will also confer the title of Princess to Gu Qingning."
This is a good thing.
Lu Jingyu bowed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Emperor Minghe waved his hands and said, "I should have rewarded Chen Ya before, and now that this has happened, it is only right that I give her the title of Princess."
Although Emperor Minghe still couldn't bear to severely punish his own son.
But others should be rewarded.
Just at this time, Concubine Rou arrived.
Emperor Minghe talked about the matter of adopting a daughter.
"Rou Fei, are you willing?"
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